tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930259810175452683.post808366044018632062..comments2024-01-08T04:20:37.179-06:00Comments on Cerise DeLand's Bon Bons! Nibbles about history, travels and research!: What I like about contemporariesCerise DeLandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11964518502483682417noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930259810175452683.post-4430432776850748382010-05-04T21:25:53.571-05:002010-05-04T21:25:53.571-05:00I don't think contemporary romances will ever ...I don't think contemporary romances will ever lose favor with readers. Other genres have you stretching your fantasy imagination...but a contemporary can somehow have a reader think "this could be me" or "I know someone like that".<br />Marianne/AprilApril Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182262164498606490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930259810175452683.post-53208644382778230182010-05-04T09:16:37.096-05:002010-05-04T09:16:37.096-05:00Hey, Cerise. I happen to LOVE contemporaries! That...Hey, Cerise. I happen to LOVE contemporaries! That's why I write them! You know, I think it just comes down to being a good story.<br /><br />Lise<br /><br />www.lisefuller.com<br />www.elleamour.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930259810175452683.post-66794638745431719552010-05-04T08:15:44.405-05:002010-05-04T08:15:44.405-05:00I don't think it's dead. I prefer to read ...I don't think it's dead. I prefer to read abpnd write contemporart and paranormal stuff. I agree that voice is often a problem in the genre. Paranormal, historical, et al, force the writer into a different world. It's easier to create and maintain the characters and illusions. Contemporary takes a little more skill to do well. The characters must be well developed or, as you said, the indistinct use of voice gets lost in a crowded field.D. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10974965971420032939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930259810175452683.post-62994987047269737442010-05-04T06:41:27.650-05:002010-05-04T06:41:27.650-05:00Yep. I agree that no genre ever really dies.
They ...Yep. I agree that no genre ever really dies.<br />They just get better as they change!Cerise DeLandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11964518502483682417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930259810175452683.post-31030839878493172332010-05-04T04:07:14.943-05:002010-05-04T04:07:14.943-05:00I don't think any genre is ever dead. They may...I don't think any genre is ever dead. They may drop in popularity for a while, but that's about it.<br />In the last month I've read 5 contemporaries, 9 paranormal and 3 sci-fi. Doesn't sound like a dead genre for me.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837126194644384743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930259810175452683.post-52252906214628319332010-05-03T19:10:21.194-05:002010-05-03T19:10:21.194-05:00I don't believe you can say any genre is stone...I don't believe you can say any genre is stone dead. Trends come and go, as with historical romances, out of favor a little while ago are now the flavor of the month! But yes, let's not edit the rhythm and individuality out of stories. And keep those fresh plots coming!Maggi Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430261880092452319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930259810175452683.post-77207564796509766292010-05-03T18:27:42.554-05:002010-05-03T18:27:42.554-05:00I love contemporary romances! I both read them and...I love contemporary romances! I both read them and write them. My contemporary erotic romance REV ME UP is my best selling book to date. Apparently, a LOT of people agree that contemporaries are fun to read.<br /><br />Best--Adele DuboisAdele Duboishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975297711548126595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930259810175452683.post-66480507250046562112010-05-03T18:14:40.029-05:002010-05-03T18:14:40.029-05:00I don't believe any genre is "dead"....I don't believe any genre is "dead". I believe there are cycles. Having said that, contemporary is my least favorite genre. Voice has nothing to do with that. I just find them less interesting to me personally. Some of that has to do with the disconnect between the general age/lifestyle in relation to my own. Very few contemporaries reflect MY life. Fantasy/sci-fi/historicals are easier for me to relate or connect with.Anny Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305873753916213970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930259810175452683.post-76215107979959527242010-05-03T16:42:07.877-05:002010-05-03T16:42:07.877-05:00I hope not! I'm reading a contemp now, a Susan...I hope not! I'm reading a contemp now, a Susan Mallery single title and it's basically a marriage of convenience, but it's broader in scope. I love the Virgin River books by Robyn Carr, and Susan Mallery's new series set in Fools' Gold looks good. I love Lisa Kleypas's contemporaries, too. I admit I like a nice hook and maybe those are just harder to come by in ST contemporaries.MJFredrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06881706931355203700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930259810175452683.post-2719546831330872672010-05-03T15:10:00.418-05:002010-05-03T15:10:00.418-05:00However the rumor got started I don't care. Th...However the rumor got started I don't care. They're only helping those of us who read and write contemporaries. :o)<br /><br />Thanks for some inspiration.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05244564493291133822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930259810175452683.post-49179894074060141992010-05-03T15:05:10.567-05:002010-05-03T15:05:10.567-05:00I had a reviewer who said "I had stopped read...I had a reviewer who said "I had stopped reading contemporaries, but after reading this one, I am hooked again..."<br /><br />I guess you have to hook the reader with originality and heat, as well as talent and interesting plots. Like you said, your novel must have the right voice.Fran Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06247024581813249889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930259810175452683.post-8902923787470144522010-05-03T13:17:11.628-05:002010-05-03T13:17:11.628-05:00I love hearing a genre is dead because it only mea...I love hearing a genre is dead because it only means its going to be revised and roar back to life with a new twist. Added plus-calling this genre dead just makes me want to write more contemporary romance, now it's slightly forbidden and therefore more desirable... lol<br />XXOO KatKatalina Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04792533045672712045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930259810175452683.post-12422087489567279562010-05-03T13:09:23.995-05:002010-05-03T13:09:23.995-05:00Cerise, I prefer both reading and writing contempo...Cerise, I prefer both reading and writing contemporary romances. I read historical romances only in contest judging. I prefer modern day stories with modern day people and language.<br /><br />Do I think the contemporary romance is dead? No way. I believe sales are down across the board from the economy, but that doesn't mean any genre has died. It's just sleeping. :-)<br /><br />LynnLynn LaFleurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17859597499640023156noreply@blogger.com